1. Best Practices For Implementing TV On Windows Vista
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Best Practices For Implementing TV On Windows Vista
Bernhard Kotzenberg Chris Matichuk Windows eHome Division Microsoft Corporation
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2. Session Overview Media Center Growth Windows Vista TV features
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Session Overview
Media Center Growth
Windows Vista TV features
Developing high quality TV tuner solutions
TV tuner testing and logo programs
TV tuner driver distribution
Premium TV – U.S. Digital Cable
Exhaustive scanning
Call to action
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3. Media Center Edition Growth
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Media Center Edition Growth
Projected WW MCE PC Shipments
25M
20M
15M
10M 5M 0M
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
~10 million MCE PCs sold
Approximately 1 million/month
Analysts are bullish on the future:
~25M units in 2009
~50% of consumer PC sales WW in 2009*
Analysts revising up
MCE accounted for 60% of U.S. Retail PC sales in Feb 06
When MCE sales increase, sub-$500 PCs drop
What’s driving growth?
OEM Support and increased investment
Broad appeal of MCE features
Sources:
IDC Consumer PC Sales Forecast Report, WW,
* Endpoint Technologies Associates, 9/05
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4. MCE In Windows Vista Not a separate SKU!
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MCE In Windows Vista
Not a separate SKU!
Huge win for us all – well done!
MCE is in these Windows Vista SKUs
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Ultimate
Tuner attach rate is still an issue
Need to work together to increase attach rates
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5. Windows Vista TV Features
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Windows Vista TV Features
TV Platform
Worldwide TV Support
Exhaustive TV Channel Autoscanning
Premium content through U.S. OpenCable
Guide
Optimized for widescreen
Channel Browser
Guide Filter for Favorite Channels
First Run and Setup
Postal Code validation
Updates to TV setting defaults from WMIS
Preview Channel Lineups
DVR
Recorded TV Gallery View with thumbnails
“Overlaps” Conflict Management
Recorded TV folder management
Whole Home Distribution
Millions of Xbox 360s
MCX v2 TVs and DVD players
High fidelity user experiences
Media Center
Multi-SKU Availability in 190+ countries
Stunning 10’ Look and Feel
Improved quality and reliability
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6. 4/1/2017 1:03 PM
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7. 4/1/2017 1:03 PM
New Guide UI
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8. 4/1/2017 1:03 PM
Channel Browser
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9. Recorded TV Gallery View
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Recorded TV Gallery View
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10. Windows Vista And MCE Have Great New Features
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Windows Vista And MCE Have Great New Features
How can we work together to create a better TV experience?
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11. Improving TV On Windows Vista
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Improving TV On Windows Vista
Reliability
TV just works! (24/7)
Drivers on WU/Inbox
No crashes, no hangs
IRS
Quality
Target CE-level quality
Compete with other media on PC
Consumers CAN tell the difference
Lower Cost
Drive attach rate
Integrate components
WW-ready solutions
Improved TV
Best user experience
Satisfied customers
Increased sales
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12. The Quest For Quality 4/1/2017 1:03 PM
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13. Consider The Whole Pipeline
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Consider The Whole Pipeline
Demod /
Decoder
Tuner
Encoder
Driver
Quality loss is permanent
Maintain quality throughout pipeline
Carefully select components
Develop high quality & reliable drivers
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14. Recommended Functionality For Analog Tuners
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Recommended Functionality For Analog Tuners
Tuner
Separate Inputs for
Antenna (Terrestrial and FM reception)
Cable
Clustered S-Video, composite video, audio
Support automatic input selection
Support selectable stereo and secondary/tertiary audio
32 KHz audio is OK but 48 KHz is strongly recommended
Audio and video capture must be on the same device
Hardwired audio connection to sound cards is not supported
Support automatic format detection for PAL/SECAM
Provide unsliced 4.5x and 5x oversampled data for VBI Lines
Make sure data run-in is correct and data is not truncated
Provide data for lines 6-23 even and odd fields
USB tuners should support USB 2.0
Clearly label tuner inputs
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15. Designing High Quality Encoders
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Designing High Quality Encoders
Encoder
PC TV quality must be equivalent to, or better than consumer electronics
Use hardware based encoders to insure scalability to multi-tuner and slower CPU PCs
Provide at least 9 MBs VBR encoding
Limit max VBR burst rate to 9.5 MBs over any 500 mSec period
Allow bit rate to be changed without stopping streaming
Limit Audio/Video interleave jitter to 30 mSec
Use a common accurate clock to timestamp audio and video
Make sure there are no gaps or overlaps in the PTS timeline
Multiplexers must support Mpeg2 Program Stream (single program)
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16. Building High Quality Analog Drivers
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Building High Quality Analog Drivers
Driver
Filters should complete transition to and from running state within 10 mSec
Deliver samples at source frame rate or every 15 mSec if source frame rate isn’t known
Samples that are too large will result in longer channel change times and glitches due to decoder starvation
Samples that are too small consume too much CPU
Keep VBI and Audio/Video sample timestamps in sync
Support all channel change events and discontinuity indicators
Do not expose unneeded or unused pins
Provide a unique pin medium for each hardware connection
Graphs build faster when output pin mediums match only one filter
Make pin mediums static and register them at driver install time
Ensure that the capture filter dictates picture resolution to the encoder filter
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17. Potential Issues Caused By Poor Analog Drivers
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Potential Issues Caused By Poor Analog Drivers
Driver
TV startup is too slow
Channel changes are too slow or glitch
Lip sync is bad
Closed captions do not appear
Closed captions out of sync with the audio and video
Picture loses detail
TV just stops after long periods of viewing
Seeking and trick mode playback do not work well
PC does not wake up and record shows
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18. Recommendations For Digital Tuners
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Recommendations For Digital Tuners
Capture chips must support full transport stream bitrates for the desired medium (HD up to 19 MBs)
Automatically fine-tune digital signal if signal is within +/- 100 KHz
Detect and report signal presence and strength even if signal is not yet locked
Allows for quicker signal scanning
Do not wait for signal lock before returning a result from a request to tune
Network provider will query signal strength to determine whether and when signal is locked
Capture samples should be delivered at least every 15 mSec
Timestamps should represent a continuous timeline
Indicate discontinuities if data is not received or if data errors cannot be corrected
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19. Supporting Multiple Tuners
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Supporting Multiple Tuners
Each tuner should be a different device instance
A separate graph will be built for each tuner instance
Each instance should maintain its state independently from other instances
Each instance must function fully and independently from other instances
There should be separate DirectShow filter entries for each instance (Tuner, Crossbar, Capture, etc.)
Each instance must have its own unique hardware pin mediums
Instances that share physical connectors must be able to independently select their input via the crossbar filter
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20. Tuner Testing And Logo Programs
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Tuner Testing And Logo Programs
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21. 4/1/2017 1:03 PM
TV Tuner Testing
Test your tuner in with the latest build of Windows Vista
Set up your tuners in First Run
Test with multiple tuners installed
Test sharing with a third party application
Test channel change
Look for loss of lip sync
Look for video or audio glitches
Test video compression
Run with high motion content
Test long duration use
Test automatic recording after suspend
Compare performance and quality with that of a good TV
You can test all of this on Windows XP Media Center Edition too!
Self-host Windows Vista with your tuners at home
Look for future release of MCE Partner Test Kit with tuner tests from Microsoft
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22. Windows Logo Programs For TV Tuners
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Windows Logo Programs For TV Tuners
Media Center will no longer have an independent hardware requirements document
Media Center in Windows Vista's hardware requirements and the “Designed for Media Center Edition” requirements will now be part of the new Windows Vista Windows Logo Program (WLP)
Windows Vista Media Center requirements roughly align with the Premium level logo
Hardware meet WLP + updated Media Center requirements
Windows Vista Media Center Hardware Summary chart available in the FAQ on Microsoft Connect
All Windows Vista WLP hardware requirements are verified using their corresponding tests found in the Microsoft Windows Development Kit (WDK)
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23. 4/1/2017 1:03 PM
Vista Test Tools In WDK
Each hardware requirement for Media Center in Windows Vista will have a corresponding test in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) to verify compliance with the WLP
No separate “test kit” specifically for Windows Vista Media Center
Diagnostic tests in the WDK will log info from the Windows Vista computer running Media Center and verifies the hardware meets the logo requirements
WDK beta available with Windows Vista Beta 2
Final tests available soon!
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24. Improved User Experience
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Driver Distribution
IHV/OEM Website Manual Search for Updates
Advantages
IHV/OEM posts driver updates to WU
Latest drivers dynamically available
Automatic update notification for users
Inbox Driver Preinstalled Reliable Driver
Device works out of the box
Replaces XP driver on upgrade to Windows Vista
Driver quality held to the same standard as Windows Vista
Improved User Experience
Windows Update Automated Driver Updates
Challenges
Manual process
Multiple drivers in multiple locations
Customer confusion as to which driver to install
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25. New TV Features In Windows Vista
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New TV Features In Windows Vista
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26. U.S. Digital Cable Ready OpenCable™ Unidirectional Receiver (OCUR)
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U.S. Digital Cable Ready
OpenCable™ Unidirectional Receiver (OCUR)
Approved by cable operators
CableLabs® specification OpenCable OC-SP-OCUR-I
Support for CableCARD™
Provides premium content to the PC (HBO HD and more!)
Nationwide coverage
Supports non-CableCARD™ content
Includes local HD channels
Hybrid tuner
Also provides legacy support for NTSC and ATSC
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27. OCUR – User Benefits Great digital TV experience
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OCUR – User Benefits
Great digital TV experience
High definition video (cable and terrestrial)
Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Simplified configuration experience
Easier configuration with direct CableCARD instead of connecting settop box to PC
Increased reliability (no IR blaster)
Easy connectivity and Setup (First Run)
Built-in support for CableCARD pairing and diagnostics
Scanning for free to air HD broadcasts
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28. OpenCable Uni-Directional Receiver (OCUR)
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Digital Cable Support
DRI I/F (WMDRM protected)
Cable Network I/F (CA protected)
MCX
OpenCable Uni-Directional Receiver (OCUR)
MCE
Cable Network
CableCARD I/F (DFAST protected)
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29. OCUR Reference Design Single tuner design
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OCUR Reference Design
Single tuner design
Limited by single stream capability of CableCARD
Two modes of operation for SD and HD content
Cable: Analog or Digital (NTSC or QAM64/256)
Terrestrial: Analog or ATSC (NTSC or 8VSB)
MCE Interface
IP over USB
Content Protection: Windows Media DRM
Windows Support
Inbox Class driver, all features accessible through Media Center
Certification
Pre-certified by CableLabs
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30. 4/1/2017 1:03 PM
Exhaustive Scanning
Automated mechanism to do a complete scanning of broadcast frequencies
Ensures discovery of all channels
Brings parity with CE devices
Works on current hardware, 60% coverage
Worldwide solution
Initial release targeted at European analog TV
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31. Scanning in Netherlands (results)
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Exhaustive Scanning
Tested in Europe
U.K., France, Germany, Finland and Netherlands
Great partner support
Hardware and drivers
Scanning in Netherlands (results)
Scanning time 13min
Total found 43
Valid channels 43
Noise 0
Duplicates
Exhaustive Scanning
Legacy Scanning
Scanning time 21min
Total found
Valid channels 43
Noise 47
Duplicates
versus
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32. Call To Action Follow analog tuner design guidelines
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Call To Action
Follow analog tuner design guidelines
Design and use high quality encoders
Develop high quality drivers
Use BDA for digital tuner support
Make sure your drivers support multiple hardware instances
Use ISF to certify video quality
Use the tuner test tools in the WDK
Use Windows Update for driver distribution
Support exhaustive channel scanning
Review the analog tuner whitepaper
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33. Additional Resources Web Resources Related sessions
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Additional Resources
Web Resources
Analog tuner whitepaper
Microsoft TV technologies on MSDN
Related sessions
MED076 – Preparing to TV Beyond Windows Vista
MED114 – Windows Media DRM Device Ecosystem for Windows Vista
MED035 – Hardware Implementations of Media Center Upgrade Scenarios
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© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

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© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.